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Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson

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Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson—The Richard Wright Suite

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A Celebration of John Wilson
For over six decades, artist John Wilson (1922–2015) created powerful and poetic works that reflected his ongoing quest for racial, social, and economic justice.
February 3
A warm pastel sketch depicts a woman and a child reading a book on an armchair.
An Artist’s Duty: Jason Reynolds on John Wilson
Discover how Wilson’s illustrations for children’s literature emphasized the importance of representation.
Jeary Payne and Jason Reynolds
January 22
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Black Motherhood in Art Historical and Medical Contexts
How did John Wilson’s depiction of violence towards Black families embody systemic problems facing Black mothers in the United States?
Lisa E. Farrington and Leslie Farrington
January 7